maskedarts
Maskedarts is a multidisciplinary form of contemporary art and performance that places masks at the center of its practice and inquiry. Works in this field combine sculpture, installation, theater, dance, fashion, and digital media to investigate how masks shape perception, identity, and social interaction.
Origins of maskedarts lie in a convergence of theater mask traditions, such as classical Greek theatre and
Typical practice includes designing and fabricating masks, sometimes wearable, others fixed as sculptures; incorporating masks into
Common themes involve identity and persona, anonymity, power, ritual, memory, and social critique. Debates within maskedarts
Practitioners often work in collaborations across disciplines and engage with audiences through galleries, theater venues, festivals,